Cemeteries

There are four public cemeteries on the Kapiti Coast:

  • Awa Tapu Cemetery: Valley Road, Paraparaumu
  • Paraparaumu Beach Cemetery: Kapiti Road, Paraparaumu Beach
  • Waikanae Cemetery: Ngarara Road, Waikanae
  • Otaki Cemetery: end of Anzac Road, Otaki

Please make all enquiries to:
The Sexton
Phone: (04) 296-4700
Email: Kapiti.Council@kapiticoast.govt.nz

Please note that burial plots may only be purchased when required, but cremation plots can be reserved.

Cemetery Interments

Alphabetical list of interments at each cemetery as at 23/08/2011:

Enquiries about information in the cemetery databases can be made on (04) 296-4613 or at Kapiti.Council@kapiticoast.govt.nz.

Cemetery Charges

View the schedule of cemetery charges here.  Additional charges will apply for Saturday and late interments

Burial plots may be single depth or double depth; the interment fees are the same. Additional ashes may be interred in a burial plot.

Cremation plots can have two or more interments of ashes, but are limited by the size of the memorial plaque.

Kāpiti Coast District Council Contact Details

Kāpiti Coast District Council
175 Rimu Road
Private Bag 60601
Paraparaumu 5254

Phone: (04) 296 4700
Toll free: 0800 486 486
Fax: (04) 296 4830 
Email: kapiti.council@kapiticoast.govt.nz

View more contact details here including our business hours and Service Centres.